Synonyms of spoon

spoon 1 of 2

verb

as in to scoop

to lift out with something that holds liquid

lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scoop
• bucket
• empty
• dip
• drain
• ladle
• pump
• dish
• lade
• eliminate
• bail
• draw (off)
• exhaust
• draw
• deplete
• bleed
• siphon
• slop
• suction
• decant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fill
• pour

spoon

2 of 2

noun

ˈspün 

as in scoop

a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food

an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scoop
• ladle
• dipper
• teaspoon
• tablespoon
• soupspoon
• skimmer
• dessertspoon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spoon

Verb

Cherry-Cream Swirl Pops These creamy pops evoke the flavors of cherries jubilee—a classic dessert of warm, boozy fruit spooned over ice cream. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 10 Sep. 2026

Using a spoon lightly coated in oil and working in batches of 6–8, spoon irregular amounts of batter into pot. — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

Noun

Add the chicken, garlic powder, and chili powder and cook for 6 minutes, crumbling the meat with the back of a spoon or a potato masher (see note below), until browned. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Add 5 garlic cloves, crushed, peeled, and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until oil around garlic is sizzling, about 3 minutes. — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026